Trek of the Legends Getaway

Arrive on your own in Val di Fassa (1,114m / 3,655'), and check-in into your hotel (private transfer available on request). The Val di Fassa is a fascinating natural valley set in the Italian province of Trento. The valley stretches 20-kilometers (12-miles), from Moena to Canazei, with a total of seven municipalities. This stunning Dolomites valley is surrounded by a “masterpiece” of mountains, including the Sella Group, Sassolungo, and Marmolada, home to the Dolomites largest remaining glacier, and the Catinaccio / Rosengarten with its remarkable Torri del Vajolet.
These mountains of culture, tradition, legend, and sport offer much to be discovered, and over time the Ladin people of Val di Fassa have guarded this valley of incomparable beauty. The kingdom of the legendary King Laurino was said to be set here, and the famous king was the guardian of this enchanted valley.

In the late afternoon (or on day 2 depending on your arrival) you will meet with a Dolomite Mountains representative who will provide you a trip briefing, a map and everything necessary for your self-guided adventure.

Today is a great warm-up day, to wake up your legs after travel and help you acclimatize to the altitude.
After breakfast, take the cable-cars from Canazei to Pecol and hike to Passo Pordoi. From here you begin to hike on the “Viel del Pan” (“Way of the Bread”) to Passo Fedaia. This footpath stretches right across the mountain, and was once used by flour merchants who traded flour for handcrafted goods and other products. It is a wide path, easy to walk, and is one of the most spectacular footpaths in the Dolomites – offering an incomparable view of the majestic Marmolada (3,342m / 10,964'). Oft referred to as “Queen of the Dolomites,” Marmolada is the highest mountain in this range, and home to its largest glacier. When you reach Fedaia Lake, continue hiking along the lake to Fedaia Pass (2,057m / 6,749'), where you will spend the night in a local rifugio.
(~5 hours hiking, 11 km / 6,8 miles, 470m / 1,541' ascent, 650m / 2,135' descent.)

In the morning take a private transfer to Malga Ciapela and hike west along the river Torrente Pettorina. The trail climbs steadily through thick forest to reach pasture clearings. After you pass a local farm, the uphill section begins in earnest, and then becomes easier as you reach a local Alm/Malga (1,904m / 6,246'). This farm marks the entrance to Valle Ombreta, the “Valley of Shade,” named for its position in the shadows of Marmolada to the north. At the end of the valley you will reach a rifugio right under the imposing south walls of the Marmolada, with fantastic views eastwards of the Civetta and Pelmo Groups. Hike up to Passo de Ombreta (2,702m / 8,864'), and then descend to your rifugio for the night.
(~7 hours hiking, 10,4 km / 6,5 miles, 1,300 m / 4,265' ascent, 700 m / 2,300' descent.)

From your rifugio, walk on green pastures and woods towards the east. The path soon leads over a steep rocky area and then reaches a large crater, the Val de le Cirele, continuing to the Pas de le Cirele (2,683m / 8,802'), between the Cima dell’Uomo group and Punta Zigole. From here, descend on numerous hairpin turns into the dramatic Valle di Tasca. This has to be the best scree slope in the Dolomites, with stones just the right size to make this a memorable, effortless, and extremely enjoyable descent! Reach the green oasis of Fuciade (1,982m / 6,502') and have a private transfer to Val di Fassa, where you will spend the night.
(~ 5 hours hiking, 10 km / 6 miles, 750m / 2,460' ascent, 800m / 2,624' descent.)

Breakfast and departure on your own (private transfer available on request).